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凑合

còu he
HSK 7

English Meaning

to bring together; to make do in a bad situation; to just get by; to improvise; passable; not too bad

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
我这脑子还凑合吧 那你说说
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't underestimate me; let's see if your plan is actually any better.”

1. PREVIOUS

看来是你准备好了

“Looks like you're ready.”

“My brain is not bad. Tell me then.”

3. NEXT

到了京海 从什么地方入手 开展工作

“When we get to Jinghai, where should we start from?”

《狂飙》 · workplace
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凑合凑合 酒心巧克力 等下次
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Just bear with these chocolates for now; I'll definitely treat you to real booze next time.”

1. PREVIOUS

我倒是想喝点酒

“I actually feel like drinking alcohol.”

“Just make do with this. Alcoholic chocolate. Next time,”

3. NEXT

我再把这里放上好酒

“I'll place some nice alcohol here.”

《年少有为》 · social_and_dating
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原本我想 就这么凑合着过吧
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I was willing to suffer in silence to keep this marriage alive, but now you have pushed me too far.”

1. PREVIOUS

可是跟你生活在一起 实在是太压抑太累了

“But it's too depressing and tiring to live with you.”

“I thought I could keep on living with you”

3. NEXT

听你的就听你的 可是买房子这件事

“and obeying your rules. But your decision to purchase the house”

《以家人之名》 · family_and_home
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